Roller shutter replacement in Kirkwall
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Kirkwall is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
Old shutters removed in Kirkwall are taken away and disposed of properly, and the removal is listed on the quotation.
Island addresses, including Kirkwall (KW15), are covered by arrangement: we plan the crossing and book the survey and fitting days together, and any travel cost is quoted in advance.
What can you choose in Kirkwall?
The main choices for roller shutter replacement in Kirkwall:
- UpgradeChange to perforated, insulated, aluminium or electric.
- Curtain onlyNew laths on the existing barrel, guides and box.
- CompleteNew box, barrel, guides, curtain and controls.
Guide prices for roller shutter replacement in Kirkwall
| Roller shutter replacement | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Complete replacement house window shutter, electric | £695 – £995 | £580 – £830 |
| Replacement curtain, shopfront | £1,195 – £2,635 | £995 – £2,195 |
| Complete replacement shopfront shutter, electric | £1,795 – £3,595 | £1,495 – £2,995 |
Guide prices, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Guide prices only: access, fixings, power and finish at your property in Kirkwall can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Planning and safety in Kirkwall
Kirkwall is in Scotland, so planning decisions sit with your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
- Planning: A like-for-like replacement is not usually a planning matter, but changing the type or position on a shopfront may be. Check with your council if in doubt.
What happens next
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about roller shutter replacement in Kirkwall
Can I replace just the shutter curtain?
Yes, if the box, barrel and guides are sound. It is often the cheapest way to fix a shutter with corroded or damaged laths.
Do you take away the old shutter?
Yes, removal and disposal is included in replacement quotes.
Is the survey free in Kirkwall?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Kirkwall are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
Do you cover Kirkwall?
Yes, by arrangement. Kirkwall is an island town, so visits are planned ahead around the crossing, and any travel cost is quoted in advance.